Week 34: April 28-May 2
Category: 12.4(C) make and correct or confirm predictions, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types, 12.5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts, 12.6 LITERARY ELEMENTS, 12.7(A) read and analyze British literature across literary periods, 12.8 AUTHOR'S PURPOSE & CRAFT | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 33: April 22-25
Category: 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.2(C) determine the meaning of foreign words or phrases used frequently, 12.4(B) generate questions, 12.4(C) make and correct or confirm predictions, 12.4(D) create mental images, 12.4(E) make connections, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types, 12.4(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments, 12.5(A) describe personal connections, 12.5(B) write responses that demonstrate analysis of texts, 12.5(C) use text evidence and original commentary, 12.5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 31-32: April 7-18
Category: 12.10(B) compose informational texts, 12.10(E) compose literary analysis, 12.11(E) locate relevant sources, 12.11(F) synthesize information from a variety of sources, 12.11(Gi) examine sources for: credibility, bias, and accuracy, 12.11(H) display academic citations and avoid plagiarism, 12.11(I) use an appropriate mode of delivery to present results, 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.4(C) make and correct or confirm predictions, 12.4(D) create mental images, 12.4(E) make connections, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(G) evaluate details read, 12.5(B) write responses that demonstrate analysis of texts, 12.5(C) use text evidence and original commentary, 12.5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts, 12.5(F) respond using acquired content and academic vocabulary, 12.5(H) respond orally or in writing, 12.6(A) analyze relationships among thematic development, characterization, point of view, significance of setting, and plot in a variety of literary texts, 12.6(B) analyze how characters’ behaviors and underlying motivations contribute to moral dilemmas that influence the plot and theme;, 12.6(D) evaluate how the historical, social, and economic context of setting(s) influences the plot, characterization, and theme, 12.8 AUTHOR'S PURPOSE & CRAFT, 12.8(A) author’s purpose, audience, and message, 12.9(C) revise drafts, 12.9(D) edit drafts | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 29: March 24-28
Category: 12.10(B) compose informational texts, 12.11(A) develop questions for formal and informal inquiry, 12.11(B) critique the research process at each step, 12.11(C) develop and revise a plan, 12.11(D) modify the major research question as necessary, 12.11(E) locate relevant sources, 12.11(F) synthesize information from a variety of sources, 12.11(Gi) examine sources for: credibility, bias, and accuracy, 12.11(H) display academic citations and avoid plagiarism, 12.11(I) use an appropriate mode of delivery to present results, 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types, 12.5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts, 12.5(E) interact with sources in meaningful ways, 12.9(A) plan a piece of writing appropriate for various purposes and audiences, 12.9(C) revise drafts, 12.9(D) edit drafts, 12.9(E) publish written work for appropriate audiences | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 28: March 17-21
Category: 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types, 12.7(Dii) informational texts: organizational design and author’s purpose, 12.9(A) plan a piece of writing appropriate for various purposes and audiences, 12.9(Bi) develop drafts: organizational structures, 12.9(Bii) develop drafts: developing an engaging idea, 12.9(C) revise drafts, 12.9(D) edit drafts, 12.9(E) publish written work for appropriate audiences | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 27: March 3-7
Category: 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.4(B) generate questions, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(G) evaluate details read, 12.4(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments, 12.7(Di) informational texts: clear thesis, effective supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 26: Feb. 24-28
Category: 12.3 SELF-SUSTAINED READING, 12.4(D) create mental images, 12.6(A) analyze relationships among thematic development, characterization, point of view, significance of setting, and plot in a variety of literary texts, 12.6(B) analyze how characters’ behaviors and underlying motivations contribute to moral dilemmas that influence the plot and theme;, 12.6(C) critique and evaluate how complex plot structures such as subplots contribute to and advance the action, 12.6(D) evaluate how the historical, social, and economic context of setting(s) influences the plot, characterization, and theme, 12.7(A) read and analyze British literature across literary periods | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 21: Jan. 20-24
Category: 12.4(E) make connections, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(G) evaluate details read, 12.5(A) describe personal connections, 12.5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts, 12.5(J) defend or challenge the authors’ claims, 12.6 LITERARY ELEMENTS, 12.6(D) evaluate how the historical, social, and economic context of setting(s) influences the plot, characterization, and theme, 12.7(A) read and analyze British literature across literary periods, 12.7(Ei) argumentative texts: clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action, 12.7(Eiii) argumentative texts: identifiable audience or reader, 12.8(A) author’s purpose, audience, and message, 12.8(D) author’s use of language, 12.8(F) valuate how the author’s diction and syntax, 12.8(G) rhetorical devices and logical fallacies, Announcements | LEAVE A COMMENT
Week 20: Jan. 13-17
Category: 12.10(B) compose informational texts, 12.2(A) use print or digital resources, 12.4 COMPREHENSION SKILLS, 12.4(F) 12/4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support, 12.4(G) evaluate details read, 12.6 LITERARY ELEMENTS, 12.6(D) evaluate how the historical, social, and economic context of setting(s) influences the plot, characterization, and theme, 12.7(A) read and analyze British literature across literary periods, 12.8 AUTHOR'S PURPOSE & CRAFT, 12.8(A) author’s purpose, audience, and message, 12.8(D) author’s use of language, 12.8(F) valuate how the author’s diction and syntax, 12.8(G) rhetorical devices and logical fallacies, 12.9(C) revise drafts, 12.9(D) edit drafts | LEAVE A COMMENT